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Old-Fashioned Banana Bread: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A classic recipe for moist and delicious banana bread made with ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter.
  3. Add baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Stir in flour until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  5. Pour batter into the loaf pan. Smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For added flavor, mix in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the sugar to 1 cup.
  • Store at room temp in an airtight container for 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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